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Legal Challenge Seeking To Block Va.'S Reproductive Rights Constitutional Amendment Dismissed
A Campbell County Circuit Court judge dismissed an effort that sought to invalidate the amendment Tuesday.
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Four VA-01 Democrats Ask State Party To Reaffirm Neutrality After DCCC Backs Shannon Taylor
Candidates urge the chair to distance the state party from the national committee’s promotion during early voting in the Democratic primary.
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Feds Launch Groundbreaking Electric Plane Pilot Program In Virginia
Electric aircraft used a multistate corridor connecting Virginia and Maryland to carry organs through the National Airspace System.
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Court Battles Leave Virginia's New Assault Weapons Ban In Legal Limbo
Attorney General Jay Jones vows to defend the new law as state and federal court challenges cloud enforcement across the commonwealth.
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Va. Lt. Gov. Hashmi Calls On Regulators To Extend Review Period For NextEra-Dominion Energy Merger
Hashmi proposes 64 questions for the energy titans to answer, detailing the purpose and structure of the planned merger.
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State Budget Extends Virginia Higher Education Displacement Commission Funding For 2 Years
The additional funding comes as the commission broadens its research on the impacts of university-led displacement of Black communities.
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Virginia Braces For Dangerous Heat Wave Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend
Spanberger urges residents to stay hydrated and check on neighbors as heat index values could reach 115 degrees.
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Here Are 10 Notable New Virginia Laws That Will Take Effect July 1
New rules on guns, schools, housing, wages and criminal justice begin rolling out across the commonwealth this week.
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Virginia Has A New Two-Year Budget. Here's What Lawmakers Now Require Of Data Centers.
A first-ever tax on the industry’s energy use and regulations for cooling systems, and noise levels will be phased in.
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Lacking Trump's Signature, A Major Congressional Housing Bill With Va. Roots Still Has A Path To Law
The bipartisan legislation mirrors or expands on laws piloted in Va. and other states.
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Lawmakers Weigh Merging Northern Virginia Transit Agencies To Cut Costs
The Governor will review the proposal before the legislature returns on Monday.
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McGuire Faces Primary Test As Democrats Eye More Competitive 5th District Race
Republicans and Democrats prepare for an Aug. 4 primary election in a district shaped by affordability concerns and Trump-era politics.
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William & Mary's Lemon Project Helps Black Virginians Learn About Their Lineage, Counter Narratives
“They did everything people have told them, that institutions have told them, they did not do,” said the Lemon Project interim director.
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Va. Centralizes State Internship Programs To Benefit Students, Workforce
When Spanberger signed the legislation, the pilot was transformed into a permanent, centrally managed program.
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Luria To Face Democratic Challengers Before A Potential Rematch With Kiggans In 2nd District
Physician Devanath, USAID worker Mosolf and regional government official Fleming make their pitches.
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Spanberger Defends Wave Of Vetoes As Frustrated Democrats Push Back
Five months into unified Democratic control in Richmond, the governor’s vetoes and centrist approach have exposed tensions inside her party.
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Some Virginians With Past Felonies Can Apply To Seal Their Records, Starting Next Month
Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers.
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Wittman Seeks To Keep 1st District Seat, As Democratic Challengers Face Crowded Primary
Critics call out Wittman’s long tenure as affordability and healthcare concerns persist in the district.
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Spanberger Names Dozens Of New Appointees To Virginia College Boards
“I am proud to appoint this talented group of individuals to serve on our higher education boards,” said Spanberger in a statement.
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FOIA Friday: Richmond City And Schools Face Scrutiny
What Virginia officials withheld or disclosed, May 1 – May 31, 2026.
